Sans Superellipse Sibel 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, authoritative, sporty, condensed, space saving, high impact, modern utility, strong legibility, tall, compact, blocky, rounded corners, square-shouldered.
A tall, compact sans with strongly condensed proportions and firm, even stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than fully circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with gentle rounding at corners that keeps the black shapes cohesive and prevents brittleness. Spacing is tight and efficient, producing a dense, vertical rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes and stays sturdy in headlines.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding systems that need strong presence in limited horizontal space. It also fits signage and packaging where compact width and a steady, high-contrast silhouette help maintain clarity at a glance.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a modern industrial edge. Its compressed stance and blocky superellipse curves evoke sports branding, signage, and straightforward editorial titling where impact matters more than softness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and space efficiency through condensed proportions and sturdy, rounded-rectangular letterforms, creating a contemporary voice that remains clean and highly legible at display sizes.
Round letters show narrowed, rectangular counters, and the numerals match the same tall, compact construction for a consistent texture across mixed alphanumerics. The design emphasizes verticality and uniform color, making it especially effective when set in short bursts or stacked lines.